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From Plans to Production: Smarter QMS for Manufacturers and Engineers

From procedures and work instructions to audit trails and corrective actions, M-Files makes quality management easy. Automate version control and approvals, reduce manual admin, and ensure your team always works from the latest documents - wherever they are.
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Automate version control and approvals for SOPs and work instructions with M-Files.

Smarter Quality Management

  • Automates version control, reviews, and approvals for SOPs, work instructions, and spec sheets.
  • Ensures only the latest approved documents are in use - reducing rework and production errors.
  • Supports ISO 9001 and other quality standards with full traceability and secure, role-based access.

Audit-Ready, Always

  • Tracks every change, approval, and access event - ideal for internal and external audits.
  • Gives QA managers instant access to documentation, from the production floor or off-site.
  • Helps you stay compliant and audit-ready year-round, not just when the auditors arrive.
Track document changes and approvals for full audit readiness with M-Files.
Replace manual tasks with smart, automated workflows using M-Files.

Integrated, Intelligent Workflows

  • Replaces manual processes with smart workflows that notify the right people at the right time.
  • Connects with your existing systems, making it easy to manage quality documentation without duplication.
  • Increases efficiency and consistency across teams - from production to engineering and beyond.

Built for Manufacturing & Engineering

From blueprints to compliance documents, M-Files streamlines how your teams manage critical files. Reduce admin, automate approvals, and access documents from anywhere, so you can focus on getting the job done.
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Why people choose M-Files over “The Other Guys”

Companies often say, “We already have a folder structure” or ask, “Why not just do it in SharePoint?”
The answer is simple: M-Files is superior in practically every way!
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Metadata-Driven

Instead of relying on traditional folders, metadata-driven document management lets users search for a document by what it is, not where it's saved. Think of it like Spotify: you don't need to remember which playlist a song is in - you can find it by artist, albums, or genre.

Managing Information with metadata removes the headaches caused by folders: no more duplicate documents, broken links, or digging through layers of folders to find what you need. Just fast, flexible access to the right information every time.
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Automated Permissions at a Document Level

Traditional document managment systems manage permissions by location, staff need to know where to put a document to ensure the permissions are correct. With M-Files, your staff can feel safe with metadata-based permissions which are automatically assigned at the document level based on roles and security policies...

No more security breaches, AI crawling risks, or information governance nightmares - just the right people accessing the right information, every time.
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Automatic Version History

In M-Files, whenever you find a document, you know it's the correct version!

Every change is automatically version controlled and time-stamped. If a mistake happens, you can easily roll back to a previous version - no more asking IT to restore from backups.

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Unlimited Version History

With no limits on stored versions, you always have a full history of changes. Whether it’s a minor edit or a major revision, every version is kept.

This is crucial for businesses needing long-term records for compliance or project tracking. You’ll never have to worry about losing valuable document history.
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Built-in Workflow

Documents automatically follow preset workflows, ensuring smooth approval processes. No more chasing people for sign-offs, everything moves efficiently.

This keeps business operations running smoothly, reducing delays and boosting productivity. Documents get where they need to go fast.
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  • SharePoint

Generative AI Assistant

M-Files’ AI Assistant 'Aino' can extract key insights, summarise content, and answer questions about documents, regardless of language. It helps you cut through information overload, speed up decision-making, and save valuable time on manual work.

This improves efficiency and helps businesses make faster, more informed decisions. Aino works in real time and integrates seamlessly with your workflows, taking care of tedious tasks so you don’t have to. It’s like having a smart research assistant built into your document system.
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AI-Based Automated Metadata

When saving documents, M-Files Aino takes care of classifying and organising the information for you.

With Aino, your staff can extract useful information from documents and save it for later. Aino goes beyond just capturing metadata - it can make smart, human-like deductions that drive permssions, workflow, follow-up actions and more!
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Management of Structured Data as Objects

Beyond just documents, this system treats unstructured data such as customers, projects, suppliers, audits, assets, and more as connected objects.

This is what separates M-Files from other document management systems, it's not another silo - it's a platform that makes it easier to track and manage your business's data holistically.
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Enterprise Search

M-Files has powerful google-like search capabilities which can search across multiple repositories at the same time. This includes keyword search across the content of documents in all your connected repositories, such as Network Folders, SharePoint Online, MS Teams, and Google Drive.

With M-Files, your staff can quickly find what they need, work more efficiently, and avoid frustration - no matter where documents are stored. (And don’t worry - they’ll only see what they’re allowed to, thanks to metadata-driven permissions!)
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Fully Integrated Portal Solution

A centralised portal provides employees, partners, and customers with easy access to the documents they need. Everything is in one secure place.

This streamlines collaboration and communication, making it easier for businesses to manage shared files efficiently.
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Built-in Outlook Integration

M-Files integrates into the Microsoft Office suite seamlessly, including Outlook - making it easy for staff to save important emails and tag them to the right customer, project, or case.

No more losing key emails in someone’s old inbox. With M-Files, you can always find the email you need, when you need it.
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Automatic Retention & Disposal

With M-Files, documents can be automatically archived or destroyed based on metadata - helping you meet compliance requirements and avoid digital clutter.

M-Files becomes your document controller. No more manual sorting or guesswork. M-Files keeps your records organised, your data secure, and your business audit-ready at all times.
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Seamless Integration with Enterprise Systems

This system integrates with platforms like Salesforce, SAP, and Microsoft Dynamics, reducing manual data entry and duplication.

Users can access and manage documents within their familiar tools, streamlining workflows and improving efficiency.
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  • SharePoint

DocSmart have provided M-Files solutions to over 180 customers, including:

Since meeting with DocSmart, the level of professionalism in understanding our requirements has been exceptional. The possibilities with M-Files are endless, and we know that the DocSmart team will deliver on their promise by ensuring we have the best storage solution.
Sharlene Van Dijk Lexus of Auckland City
DocSmart helped optimise our M-Files to automate generation drawings and site cable change management, enhance data integrity, and securely share documents with key stakeholders.
Kevin Harman Manawa Energy
Working with M-Files and the DocSmart team has been a game-changer for us in our aspiration to build a digital library for football in New Zealand. The DocSmart team have been there to support our journey and navigate the challenges of digitising documents, some of which are nearly 100 years old.
Neil Coventry NZ Football Foundation
Early on, we saw that a major benefit of M-Files was its ability to shape to our needs, rather than REA needing to change processes to fit with M-Files.
Alexia Reedy Real Estate Authority
M-Files is great! It gives me the confidence to know I can always find what I need quickly and easily.
Ruth Steele Rothbury Insurance Brokers
We just knew this was the solution we were looking for. The deeper we analysed the solution, the clearer it became that M-Files would be right for CDC.
Schalk Breytenbach Clutha District Council
We’re so glad we implemented M-Files, it allows us to access all our documents and information when we work from home.
Gareth Knight Affiliated Insurance Brokers
M-Files has allowed us to move away from paper-based processes and smooth out the workflows, making them more efficient.
Jason Ross E tū
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Frequently Asked Questions

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Yes! M-Files replaces paper trails with automated digital workflows, electronic signatures, and smart version control—so you can approve, track, and access quality documents without printing a single page.

Absolutely. M-Files helps maintain compliance with ISO 9001 and other standards by providing secure, version-controlled documentation, full audit trails, and clear visibility into quality processes.

Whether you’re on the factory floor, in the engineering office, or off-site, M-Files ensures everyone has secure access to the latest documents and tasks. It works across devices and locations, so quality doesn’t fall through the cracks.

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